1844-C $5

Description

Extremely Rare Mint State 1844-C Half Eagle

1844-C MS 61 NGC. Although 23,631 coins were produced of this issue, the 1844-C is a scarce Charlotte half eagle that only rarely surfaces any finer than XF. This high attrition rate has been attributed to the public's growing distrust in Christopher Bechtler's gold coins and the halt in production at the Charlotte mint caused by a fire in July of 1844. This sparkling, satin-finish, yellow-gold example, one of just four mint state pieces graded, is very well struck considering the mint of origin and suffers only from moderate scuffiness in the fields that is amplified by semi-reflective luster. A reverse die crack extends from the base of the eagle's neck, through the initial A in AMERICA, and to the border. The importance of this piece to collectors of the ever-widening market for Southern gold cannot emphasized enough. Population: 2 in 61, none finer (11/98).

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 25T8, PCGS# 8220, Greysheet# 8975)

Weight: 8.36 grams

Metal: 90% Gold, 10% Copper

Note for clients in the European Union: This lot is considered by the European Union to be “investment gold”. We believe that it meets the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC and thus should be exempt from import VAT regardless of the selling price. Any questions or concerns about VAT should be addressed to your accountant or local tax authority.